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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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Elections in Soviet Moscow

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 1

The Supreme Soviet selection yesterday would demonstrate the Soviet people’s [?] proval and Readiness , to struggle…

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Teachers' Federation Election of Officers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 2

At the Annual Meeting of the Dungog Branch Teachers Federation, Mr. J. E. Murray was elected President, Messrs. A. Fuller and A. Redman…

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Election of Officers

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 8

Messrs. K. Primmer and C. Clout were elected hon. Secretary and hon. Treasurer, unopposed. For that of President, Mr…

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British Parliament [?] Atlantic Treaty Naval Appointment

Singleton Argus · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 5

[?] Friday.—Bitter criticism by Winiston Churchill [?]h even drew support from some Labour members follow[?] Prime Minister Attlee's disclosure in Parliament that an American Admiral was to be appointed Supreme Sea…

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Candidates for Nobel Peace Prize Oslo

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1951 · page 1

The United Nations Secretary General (Mr. Trygve Lle). the Indian Prime Minister (Pundit Nehru) and Britain’s…

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Mick O'Brien's Union Election Success

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1951 · page 8

Mr. M. J. O'Brien was successful against six opponents in the recent election held for the position of organiser for Newcastle and…

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Australian Dairy Produce Board Nomination for Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 7 March 1951 · page 3

Nominations of Candidates for election as members representing Butter and Cheese Factories on the Australian Dairy Produce Board for the next…

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Local Governments Elections Town Clerk Proposes Amendments

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1951 · page 2

Maitland City Council had bed before it last night recommendations by the town clerk that the Local Government Association be asked to consider and if approved, ask the Government to amend the law to provide that compulsory…

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Election Hinted for May or June. Ganreirra

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 March 1951 · page 1

Senior Ministers [?]inted to-day that a Federal election is likely to be held next May or June. Tbey said an early election…

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Early Federal Election Not Likely CANBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Monday 12 March 1951 · page 1

Following the High Court’s rejection of anti-Communist legislation, Federal Cabinet will decide when to hold an election…

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Methodist Conference Elections Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 13 March 1951 · page 4

The Methodist conference yesterday elected the following chairmen of Methodist Synods throughout the State :—…

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Broadcast of Parliament Canberra

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 5

The Australian Broadcasting Commission In Its report for the year, ended June 30 states that listening to parliamentary…

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Liberals Preparing For Elections SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 17 March 1951 · page 3

The Liberal Party has called for nominations for 23 Federal seats in New South Wales in anticipation of a double dissolution…

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Proclamation Dissolving Parliament Signed Lull This Week Before Bitter Election Storm CANBERRA

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 1

Governor-General McKell, at 9 a.m. to-day, signed the proclamation dissolving the 19th Australian Parliament. The proclamation was countersigned by Prime Minister Menzies and was gazetted just after mid-day. It it the prelude to one of the briefest and expectedly bitterest election…

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Bendigo By-election Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Grigg, Liberal and Country Parly candidates, is [?] in the Bendigo Legislative Council by-election…

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Want an Immediate Election London

Maitland Mercury · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 1

British press interest in the forthcoming Australian election has been subordinated to speciation of chances of another election in Britain soon. Conservative newspaper to-day followed up Mr…

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Troops Guard Burmese Parliament Rangoon

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 1

Troops last night surrounded the Burmese Parliament where 18 Opposition deputies began a 26 hour “stay-in” strike as a pro…

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Planning Election Campaign

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1951 · page 3

Moves for putting the election campaign into full swing as soon as possible, are being planned by party leaders and officials…

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Double Dissolution Elections 28th APRIL

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 2

Because of the deadlock in the Commonwealth Parliament, the Governor-General (Mr. McKell) has granted a double dissolution, and on…

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Rolls For Election Close on Wednes. Next

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1951 · page 1

The rolls for the forthcoming election will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 28th March, 1951; therefore any qualified person not…

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